Terrance Bonner

Terrance Bonner

CEO

The Bonner Institute®️

Bio:

Terrance Bonner® is the Founder and CEO of The Glam Station and Spa and The Bonner Institute®, bringing over 15 years of industry expertise and more than a decade of successful business leadership in the beauty, wellness, and education space. A nationally recognized Spa & Wellness Expert, Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Licensed Esthetician (LE), and 2x award-winning author, Bonner is known for elevating industry standards through advanced education, innovation, and results-driven practice.

He has trained and mentored over 5,000 skincare and massage professionals nationwide, delivering specialized education in manual lymphatic drainage, chemical peels, waxing, and integrated massage and esthetic modalities. His work bridges clinical technique with real-world application, positioning him as a trusted authority among both emerging and established professionals.

Bonner’s excellence has earned him more than 45 industry awards, including Best Massage Therapist (2015), Best Aesthetician (2016, 2018, 2024), and Best Spa of Mississippi (2019). He has been featured on NBC, ABC, FOX, and CBS, and was recognized as a Business Journal Top 40 Under 40 honoree (2022), a World Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Inductee (2023), and Businessman of the Year (2025). 

Expanding his influence beyond services and education, Bonner launched luxury fragrances in 2024 “The Velvet Man” and “Satin Rose” reflecting his commitment to elevated, sensory-driven experiences.

A dedicated leader and advocate, Bonner serves as Chairman of the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy, where he actively contributes to shaping policy, strengthening professional standards, and advancing the future of the massage and esthetics industries.